EXPERIENCE THE NATION'S
PREMIER OUTDOOR SPORTS
AND MUSIC FESTIVAL!

MAY 15-17 I RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

JAMES RIVER SCRAMBLE 10K TRAIL RUN

PRESENTED BYGOAL ZERO

Beware: The James River Scramble 10k Trail Run is not your typical
Saturday stroll in the park. Along the course you may encounter roots,
gravel, rough terrain, low-hanging branches and possibly stray bulldogs.
Up for the challenge? You'll get to experience firsthand some of RVA's
best outdoor gems including the Canal Walk, the James River Park
System, Belle Isle and the Floodwall. This is not a race for walkers.

6:00 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 16

FILTHY 5K MUD RUN

PRESENTED BYRUFFWEAR

The Filthy 5k Mud Run kicks off Dominion Riverrock with some down and dirty fun. It's not just a trail run with rugged terrain - as if the roots, rocks and uneven ground aren't tough enough! Be prepared to trudge through the James River, rock hop across the dry way and climb, crawl and leap over other natural obstacles along the course. There may be an ice cold beer awaiting you (if you're 21, of course), but first you have to crawl through a massive mud pit at the finish line!

6:00 PM

FRIDAY, MAY 15

ADVENTURE RACE

Come and test your physical and mental abilities as you navigate through the greater Richmond area. This adventure race is a multisport event where not only will your speed be tested, but also your capacity to work as a team, read a map and compass, make the right decisions, and endure along a course throughout Richmond.

7:30 AM

SATURDAY, MAY 16

THULE URBAN ASSAULT MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE

Get ready to race your mountain bike on some of the best and toughest urban single track the East Coast has to offer. The James River Park trails will give local mountain bikers and visiting riders alike a chance to test their skills. The rock gardens, short steep climbs, creek crossings, fast downhills, and twisty single track are both technically challenging and physically demanding.

1:00 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 16

GARMIN FREESTYLE BIKES

PRESENTED BYAGEE'S

It's go big or go home in the Garmin Freestyle Bikes at Dominion Riverrock. Some of the best pro's in the nation look for big action in this event hosted by by freeride bikes pioneer, Jeff Lenosky. These riders will definitely wow the crowd with wicked air and the carnage left behind from huge gravity checks.

Bouldering is returning to Dominion Riverrock in 2015. The event features some of the top pro climbers in the country ascending a man made 20 foot high bouldering cave. This cage, visible to spectators from all sides, has been called the "most unique bouldering wall ever constructed" and was custom built for Dominion Riverrock and Dominion Riverrock only. During the competition, Men and Women will be forced to max out their agility in order to climb up and out of the cage.

FRIDAY, MAY 15 - SATURDAY, MAY 16

SPEED COMP

Skilled climbers will compete head to head in a fast action race to the top. This high energy event will have spectators ooh-ing and ahh-ing!

12:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 17

SIERRA NEVADA KAYAK BOATERCROSS

First time trials and then a single elimination, head to head kayak race down the James, heats of 4-5 competitors will battle it out through the rapids and around the buoys to advance to the next round. Top two survivors move on until only four are left to compete in the championship heat. Spectators can catch the carnage - err competition - from the bridge to nowhere.

1:00 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 16

SIERRA NEVADA KAYAK FREESTYLE

Freestyle Kayaking, playboating, rodeo, whatever you want to call it, you will not want to miss it at Dominion Riverrock! Competitors take one minute to show-off their biggest and best tricks in the VEPCO levy rapids as they astound judges and spectators alike for the highest combined score and chance for the championship. The bread and butter, macho man, and donkey flip are just a few of the moves you can expect to see as you catch the action from the bridge to nowhere.

3:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 17

SUBARU ULTIMATE AIR DOGS

PRESENTED BYZUKE'S

Dogs can enjoy Dominion Riverrock, too, when they're flying high in the Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs competition! Ultimate Air Dogs is one of the premier dock jumping organizations in the country. From the smallest Novice jumper to the biggest Ultimate high flyer, each and every dog is a star on the dock. Each competition will be directed and announced by Milt Wilcox, President of Ultimate Air Dogs. All mixes and breeds are welcome.

FRIDAY, MAY 15 - SUNDAY, MAY 17

SLACKLINE

Pros from around the world will battle it out at the Dominion Riverrock Slackline Invitational in a freestyle- trick slackline competition presented by Slackline Industries, with a prize purse of $10,000 on the line. The level of balance, control and acrobatics performed by these extreme athletes advances year after year and has become a crowd favorite. Come check it out and you will see why!

FRIDAY, MAY 15 - SUNDAY, MAY 17

SUP CROSS

In this single elimination, head to head Stand Up Paddle Board race down the James, heats of 4-5 competitors will battle it out to advance to the next round. Top two survivors move on until only four are left to compete in the championship heat. Spectators can enjoy the carnage - err competition - from the bridge to nowhere. The downriver race starts at the Brown's Island rapid above the old VEPCO dam and drops through several significant holes in the VEPCO Levy rapids.

4:00 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 16

SUP ENDURO

The newest outdoor beach craze is back in Richmond - Stand Up Paddleboard or SUP for short. Anyone that is up for the SUP Enduro challenge will have 2 categories to choose from, an expert/intermediate division or a recreational division. The expert/intermediate category will have to paddle a total distance of 6km (3.6 miles) and the rec. group will paddle a total distance of 3km (1.8 miles) on the Haxall Canal. Either one you choose, it should be SUPer great time!

11:00 AM

SUNDAY, MAY 17

YOGA

Outdoor yoga on a Saturday morning by the river is just what the yogi ordered. Become one with nature while you work on your flexibility and core strengthening. Yoga is for everybody and every body, not just the super flexible. The class is a mixed-level flow and great for beginner to advanced practitioners, but we do ask that you have taken at least a class or two before showing up!

11:00 AM

SATURDAY, MAY 16

RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Cash prizes are up for grabs! Photographers of all levels (pro to beginner) are invited to enter. Photographers may shoot for whatever portion of time period they deem necessary, and they may photograph any Dominion Riverrock personality, competition, activity or venue they choose. Back again in 2015, the top three winning shots will be published in the August issue of Outside Magazine!

FRIDAY, MAY 15 - SUNDAY, MAY 17

INSTAGRAM CONTEST

Have a smartphone? Snap photos throughout the weekend, upload them to Instagram, and use the hashtag #riverrock and tag @riverrockRVA to enter our second annual Instagram contest at Dominion Riverrock. Prizes will be dished out throughout the weekend according to the daily themes.

FRIDAY, MAY 15 - SUNDAY, MAY 17

VIDEO CONTEST

Cash prizes are up for grabs! Videographers of all levels (pro to beginner) are invited to enter. Videographers may shoot any Dominion Riverrock personality, competition, activity or venue they choose and then submit their final edited video of no more than 60 seconds.

FRIDAY, MAY 15 - SUNDAY, MAY 17

BLUES TRAVELER

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 16

GREENSKY BLUEGRASS

If you're familiar with bluegrass music, then you're tuned in to some of what Greensky Bluegrass does. They're also known to throw a great party, rock-n-roll, and (if the critics are to be believed) they have great songs. They are unquestionably a team of friends that traverse the country making music they enjoy. What makes Greensky different than Bluegrass? Poignant rural ballads about real people? Dobro tone that Jerry (Douglas or Garcia) would love? Distortion Pedals? Grit and attitude from a whiskey soaked card game? Indeed, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

7:45 PM - 9:30 PM

FRIDAY, MAY 15

AMERICAN AQUARIUM

For nearly a decade, American Aquarium have spent the majority of their days on the road, burning through a sprawl of highways during the day and playing hours of raw, rootsy rock & roll at night.

6:15 PM - 7:30 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 16

PGRASS

The PGrass coalition formed in the Fall of 2014 after a series of impromptu creative sessions between Brock Butler (Perpetual Groove) and members of Virginia based Americana trio James Justin & Co. Butler, a longtime stalwart of the jam rock scene, brings his signature style into the acoustic setting, providing a fresh launchpad for his thought provoking compositions and unmistakable guitar leads.

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

FRIDAY, MAY 15

MANATREE

Manatree's unique blend of guitar driven indie rock/pop has been enthralling audiences both in and out of Richmond, Virginia since 2009.

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 16

SAM REED SYNDICATE

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 16

MIGHTY JOSHUA AND THE ZION #5

Mighty Joshua engages audiences by opening minds and activating bodies through song. Conscious lyrics flow freely to create distinctive refrains that pulse with pride against rhythms rooted in percussion. His soulful expression explores the evolution of rock steady, dub, and dangerously deep grooves in pioneering a reggae sound for the modern day.

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 16

THE SHACK BAND

What originally started as a free-flowing collection of musicians casually rehearsing in the dilapidated remains of a shack eventually morphed into what is now The Shack Band. Hailing from Richmond, VA, the band blends alternative, funky rock 'n' roll with soaring vocal harmonies and catchy instrumental hooks. The band released "America", their first full length album and second effort, in August of 2013 to a sold out crowd in their hometown of RVA.

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 16

HOUDAN THE MYSTIC

Houdan the Mystic is a three piece psychedelic, complicated rock band from Richmond, Virginia. They formed in 2011, but had been playing music together since the age of 9. With the help of producers Bernie and Michael Eldred , the trio was able to record and release a 7 song EP titled "Archer's Jamboree" in early 2012.
During this time period, the members of Houdan the Mystic helped to found Subterranea Collective. Subterranea is a group of musicians, and artists that work towards a common goal of promoting creative, local art. After taking their sweet time, Houdan the Mystic called up Michael and Bernie again. The dazzling duo helped to record Houdan's side of their split with Fight Cloud "Where's My Shakespeare?" You can find all of Houdan the Mysic's music on bandcamp.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 17

THE FLAVOR PROJECT

Originally from Richmond, VA, The Flavor Project emerged on the music scene later in 2013. All members of the band have performed with each other in various groups in Richmond. The band was assembled by Gabriel Santamaria, who chose people with a mutual respect for funk/soul music, hip hop, Latin music, and food.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 17

MAJOR AND THE MONBACKS

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 17

TRY A KAYAK

Jackson Kayak and Appomattox River Company are providing recreational kayaks for any festival-goer to paddle around in the canal during Dominion Riverrock free of charge. Being on a kayak is one of the best ways to see some of the excitement on Brown's Island. Come one, come all! The kayak demos are FREE to the public. Kayaks and paddles will be provided. Check in just below the vehicle access bridge to Brown's Island. Appomattox River Company store representatives will be on hand to teach you proper techniques.

TRY A SUP

A what? A SUP - or a Stand Up Paddleboard. SUP is one of the fastest growing watersports in the world, and you have a chance to experience the fad. In addition to the two competitions (SUP Cross and SUP Enduro) at the festival, we're also offering free SUP demos for anyone interested in giving it a try. All SUP's and paddles are provided by Boardworks Surf and Appomattox River Company. Check in just below the vehicle access bridge to Brown's Island. Appomattox River Company store representatives will be on hand to teach you proper techniques.

SUP YOGA

Black Dog Paddle, Richmond's Source for Stand Up Paddleboarding, is excited to introduce Yoga on a stand up paddleboard. Water Dog Yoga invites you to expand your practice and join us in SUP Yoga classes where your mat is a stand up paddleboard (SUP) and nature is your studio.

GROUP HIKES

Dominion Riverrock is partnering with Central Virginia Trailblazers, an outdoor adventure group that plans hiking, backpacking, camping, paddling, and biking events throughout the year, to offer group hikes around Belle Isle during the festival. Belle Isle is one of Richmond's gems - a haven for nature lovers and fitness junkies - and you can catch a glimpse of its beauty by participating in a quick and easy 30-40 minute hike around the island. The group hikes will start each hour, on the hour beginning at 12:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

TRY BOULDERING

You've seen the pros scale the caves at the Boulder Bash and thought "I can do that...". PROVE IT! Located in the Tredegar Ironworks parking lot, the Peak Experiences Demo Wall gives everybody a chance to see what it's like to climb inside our one-of-a-kind bouldering cave. Once you give bouldering a try, you'll be hooked. And who knows, we may see you competing with the big boys and girls next year!

TRY SLACKLINE

What is slacklining? It's the act of balancing along a narrow strip of flexible webbing, basically a 2-inch wide trampoline. Why? It's a FUN (and FREE) challenge, not to mention a great balance trainer that strengthens the core and lower body. Slackline Industries will have several styles of beginner slacklines set up over a padded area for everyone to try. It's fun for all ages and if you have never tried it, this is the place to do it. Find us in the Historic Tredegar parking lots, with pro athletes on hand giving pointers on the basics and some entry level tricks. Before you know it you'll be hooked and amazed at what you see the pros doing at Dominion Riverrock's International Slackline Invitational Competition!

SUP WITH YOUR PUP

We will have two, 30-minute demo sessions. The first session will take place on Saturday, May 17th from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and the second on Sunday, May 18th from 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. In order to sign up for a session you will need to check-in at the Ruffwear booth on Brown's Island. There is a maximum of 8 participants plus their dogs so space is limited.

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James River Scramble 10k Trail Run

Filthy 5K Mud Run

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Thule Urban Assault Mountain Bike Race

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Speed Comp

Sierra Nevada Kayak Boatercross

Sierra Nevada Kayak Freestyle

Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs

Slackline

SUP Cross

SUP Enduro

Yoga

Richmond Times-Dispatch Photography Contest

Instagram Contest

Video Contest

Music

Blues Traveler

Greensky Bluegrass

American Aquarium

PGrass

Manatree

Sam Reed Syndicate

Mighty Joshua and the Zion #5

The Shack Band

Houdan the Mystic

The Flavor Project

Major and the Monbacks

Interactive Village

Try A Kayak

Try A SUP

SUP Yoga

Group Hikes

Try Bouldering

Try Slackline

SUP with your Pup

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Event Categories

Music

Interactive Village

Show All Events

Trail Running

Adventure Race

Biking

Climbing

Kayaking

Ultimate Air Dogs

Slackline

Stand Up Paddleboard

Yoga

Photography

Video Contest

James River Scramble 10k Trail Run

Filthy 5K Mud Run

Adventure Race

Thule Urban Assault Mountain Bike Race

Garmin Freestyle Bikes

Red Bull Berm Burners

Bouldering

Speed Comp

Sierra Nevada Kayak Boatercross

Sierra Nevada Kayak Freestyle

Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs

Slackline

SUP Cross

SUP Enduro

Yoga

Richmond Times-Dispatch Photography Contest

Instagram Contest

Video Contest

Blues Traveler

Greensky Bluegrass

American Aquarium

PGrass

Manatree

Sam Reed Syndicate

Mighty Joshua and the Zion #5

The Shack Band

Houdan the Mystic

The Flavor Project

Major and the Monbacks

Try A Kayak

Try A SUP

SUP Yoga

Group Hikes

Try Bouldering

Try Slackline

SUP with your Pup

ABOUT DOMINION RIVERROCK

Dominion Riverrock, organized by Venture Richmond and the Sports Backers, is the nation's largest outdoor
sports and music festival, bringing athletes, spectators, musicians, and even dogs to Brown’s Island for a three-day festival
against the backdrop of downtown Richmond’s urban riverfront. The festival features a variety of outdoor sports
including trail running, kayaking, biking, bouldering, slacklining, stand up paddleboarding, and dog jumping. The
event was designed to promote Richmond’s unique riverfront, downtown trails and whitewater rapids to outdoor
enthusiasts. As a result of the creation of Dominion Riverrock, there is a stronger appreciation for the value of
outdoor recreation throughout the entire Richmond region.